Aug 2, 2013, 6:51 pm
Last edit by: CWAL
A new thread was created for the new year in 2017. This is the old thread. For the 2017 on this topic, go here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1819562-cvs-master-thread-2017-a.html
CVS is cash only for all Incomm-related reloads and reloadable cards, including Vanilla Reloads and Serve swipe reloads. See memo to stores for complete list. Other cards at CVS can still be bought using credit, but YMMV depending on location, Manager, etc.
New limits rolling out starting 10/20:
Transactions with $300 or more of card face value require ID.
Limit $2000 of card face value per 24 hour rolling period.
Limit of 10 cards per 24 hours.
Cashback posted in 48 hours.
Cash Register Freezing
Multiple reports that the CVS cash register will freeze and lock after scanning the ID when purchasing multiple prepaid cards. Then the register's computer needs to be restarted. Some report that "swiping" the ID instead of "scanning" will avoid the issue.
Limit of 7 tenders (swipes) per transaction. This is most commonly run into when using low-value AGCs. After seven, the transaction must be complete, no cash (or any other payment method) will be accepted to pay the balance.
CVS is cash only for all Incomm-related reloads and reloadable cards, including Vanilla Reloads and Serve swipe reloads. See memo to stores for complete list. Other cards at CVS can still be bought using credit, but YMMV depending on location, Manager, etc.
New limits rolling out starting 10/20:
Transactions with $300 or more of card face value require ID.
Limit $2000 of card face value per 24 hour rolling period.
Limit of 10 cards per 24 hours.
Cashback posted in 48 hours.
Cash Register Freezing
Multiple reports that the CVS cash register will freeze and lock after scanning the ID when purchasing multiple prepaid cards. Then the register's computer needs to be restarted. Some report that "swiping" the ID instead of "scanning" will avoid the issue.
Limit of 7 tenders (swipes) per transaction. This is most commonly run into when using low-value AGCs. After seven, the transaction must be complete, no cash (or any other payment method) will be accepted to pay the balance.
CVS master thread(2013-2016)
Sep 27, 2013, 2:12 pm
#2161
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 293
Still decent supply in Orange County, CA. Those stores that run out seem to be restocking. A couple, however, have been out for over a month.
Sep 27, 2013, 3:39 pm
#2165
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: LAX, SIN, CGK
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Posts: 201
seems like drying out in stores around me
Sep 27, 2013, 4:09 pm
#2166
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ECP
Programs: DL Diamond
Posts: 1,658
All CVS I've been to are out of them. Also, the distribution center is out of them as well. Manager was not sure if that meant they're being discontinued or whether it's just a temporary shortage.
Sep 27, 2013, 4:16 pm
#2167
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
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Posts: 1,871
Huh? I prefer to use VRs and GCs to load my birds. Now, I will use GCs to load my birds and also buy some MOs. I avoid MOs unless I have to use them so I don't have to worry about issues with my banks.
Sep 27, 2013, 4:17 pm
#2168
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Posts: 1,871
Sep 27, 2013, 4:34 pm
#2171
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,708
I've been getting the new strip VRs for the past 4 to 5 weeks now. My main CVS has had a mix of them. I haven't bought any VRs for about 3 weeks, but need to get ready for October. My closest, and best CVS is 45 miles away, but I have a business trip scheduled there tomorrow. So, I'll give a report back tomorrow evening. (Assuming that the pub doesn't get in my way)
Sep 27, 2013, 6:10 pm
#2172
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: IAD/DCA
Programs: Bunch of mid-tiers
Posts: 1,034
Got what I needed in Northern VA but harder than usual. I typically find them easily. Made almost all purchases at two stores (one of which was refilled mid-month) that had a decent stock but are now out. And people are hiding them again - I found cards behind stuff all over the GC rack and one in with magazines.
I don't go into 7-11 much but the couple I did were out as well. VR's have benn plentiful at Sunoco stations, but I am 0-for-a bunch trying to buy one with a CC there.
I don't go into 7-11 much but the couple I did were out as well. VR's have benn plentiful at Sunoco stations, but I am 0-for-a bunch trying to buy one with a CC there.
Sep 27, 2013, 7:03 pm
#2173
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 240
To early to know exactly what's going on yet but CVS seems to be deactivating some of my cards (OneVanilla and vanilla reloads). I need some fellow FTers to head over to corporate with me so that we can make some "heads roll" (kidding, obv).
the only thing that I can guess is that I definitely bought more than 1k/day at stores that are max of 1k/day.
the only thing that I can guess is that I definitely bought more than 1k/day at stores that are max of 1k/day.
Sep 27, 2013, 7:08 pm
#2174
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 939
To early to know exactly what's going on yet but CVS seems to be deactivating some of my cards (OneVanilla and vanilla reloads). I need some fellow FTers to head over to corporate with me so that we can make some "heads roll" (kidding, obv).
the only thing that I can guess is that I definitely bought more than 1k/day at stores that are max of 1k/day.
the only thing that I can guess is that I definitely bought more than 1k/day at stores that are max of 1k/day.
Did the xard's CS dept tell you this?
Sep 27, 2013, 7:14 pm
#2175
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
The store manager can call Corporate Security Dept which in turn call the GC issuers' security dept to deactivate GCs. Happened to someone I know in the early days when $1K/day policy was not strictly followed. The store manager found out the clerk sold way too many VRs to a customer, then he took it upon himself to start the process to have all cards sold deactivated.